V96C and H25 are cheap from dealers, the MS version of the 96C has incredible resolution, the 96C can work with an imagebank and a standard battery with no comp in the field, so I think these are the best tech cam solutions. As for buying privately, I know that the last time I switched on my P45+ after a year's storage, it had lost a column. This happens occasionally to CCDs, and is unpredictable. The local Phase rep had to get it fixed for free (back under value added warranty, visible electronic fault) but he clearly didn't like to do it., as it cost him time and money. After all I had already paid for the warranty, I wasn't going to pay any more or buy anything else soon, so I could understand the sour face. I got the message and sold the back, before the next out of warranty minor issue cost me a fortune. With MF either you should have a good dealer (Steve, Doug) or just go cheap and no dealer. Anywhere in between costs you a lot of money and is no fun. Frankly, I'd go with Steve or Doug because they can probably build a package for a beginner, and they have a good rep. A bad dealer however is a curse.
Edmund